JayneHL Posted February 9, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Looking to book an Alaska cruise next year, summer 2021, during RCCI Wow sale. I will be booking possibly three balcony state rooms. Our party will consist of myself, my husband, daughter and son-in-law and adult son. We have never been to Alaska before, which is the best itinerary, northbound or southbound?, realizing that is subject to personal taste. Is it better to fly into Seattle and cruise north or fly into Alaska and cruise south back to Seattle? Is there a cruise that has both the embankment and disembarkment at the same port?And does it make a difference on what side of the ship to book the balcony state rooms for the best possible viewing opportunities? Any help, suggestions you could provide will be greatly appreciated! Happy cruising to all! 😎😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted February 9, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Your choices for Seattle are round trip only. Otherwise northbound/southbound are to/from Vancouver. Personally, RCI doesn't go to Glacier Bay. I would look at all the lines before making a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RN4Nsy Posted February 9, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I've done Northbound twice and loved it minus the flying home late at night from Anchorage. (Planes do not leave from Anchorage during the day) The Hubbard Glacier is stunning, it is your last day. That Itinerary is just wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForMyBoys2015 Posted February 10, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 10, 2020 We did a round trip from Vancouver and it was wonderful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuffMUp Posted February 10, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 10, 2020 We have done the round trip from Seattle twice. Both stops in Juneau and Skagway. Our first trip in a JS. Beautiful. Northbound land will be starboard. South in the port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted February 10, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2020 14 hours ago, 1025cruise said: Personally, RCI doesn't go to Glacier Bay. I would look at all the lines before making a decision. I thought RCI got permits to go to Glacier Bay. Do I remember incorrectly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted February 10, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 10, 2020 16 hours ago, JayneHL said: Looking to book an Alaska cruise next year, summer 2021, during RCCI Wow sale. I will be booking possibly three balcony state rooms. Our party will consist of myself, my husband, daughter and son-in-law and adult son. We have never been to Alaska before, which is the best itinerary, northbound or southbound?, realizing that is subject to personal taste. Is it better to fly into Seattle and cruise north or fly into Alaska and cruise south back to Seattle? Is there a cruise that has both the embankment and disembarkment at the same port?And does it make a difference on what side of the ship to book the balcony state rooms for the best possible viewing opportunities? Any help, suggestions you could provide will be greatly appreciated! Happy cruising to all! 😎😊 To do a northbound you will start in Vancouver and southbound will be Seward. Seattle and Vancouver are the two ports that have round trip itineraries. On the northbound we prefer starboard and southbound port side. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essiemaeboo Posted February 10, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said: I thought RCI got permits to go to Glacier Bay. Do I remember incorrectly? From what I read, they were chosen but decided not to sign the contract 😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted February 10, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I would recommend doing either northbound or southbound, not round trip. A round trip cruise visits fewer ports so you won't be able to see as much. We did southbound after touring on land for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhouse Posted February 10, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 10, 2020 We are doing our first Alaska cruise later this year. Have talked to friends who did the round trip and they said the one big mistake they made was not doing a point to point (south or north bound) cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredflint Posted February 10, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 10, 2020 The glaciers are the stars also go late enough in the season so enough ice is gone so you can cruise up to the glaciers, smaller ships tend to make it further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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